Food-Service Friendly Recipes
Becky O'Connor, Farm to School Coordinator, WNY & Finger Lakes
Harvest New York
To supplement the Harvest of the Month program, Harvest NY has curated a list of popular recipes from school districts. Expand your school lunch menu with one of these yummy recipes!
To submit a recipe to us for inclusion on this list, contact Becky O'Connor, Harvest New York's Farm to Institution Coordinator
To access the Buffalo F2S recipes listed below, follow the link and then click on the corresponding Harvest of the Month!
Apples and Pears
Apple Crisp
Apple Muffin Squares
Baked Apples
Cucumber Apple Salad (pg. 104)
Golden Apple Oatmeal
Pear and Kale Salad
Asparagus
Farm Fresh Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus
Sesame Roasted Green Beans (pg. 89; option to use Asparagus)
Steamed Asparagus with Light Alfredo Sauce
Bell Peppers
Asian Salad with Brown Rice and Sesame Ginger Dressing
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Confetti Corn Salad (pg. 33)
Fiesta Corn
Pepper Slaw
Ratatouille (pg. 77)
Roasted Rosemary Vegetables (pg. 86)
Southwestern White Bean Soup (pg. 49)
Berries
Berry Cane Smoothie
Blueberry Delight
Fruit and Bran Muffins (pg. 117)
Fruity Yogurt Popsicles
Mixed Berry Crumble
Strawberry Spinach Salad (pg. 54)
Very Berry Overnight Oats
Yogurt Parfait
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Broccoli and Cauliflower Ribbon Salad
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Mash
Cream of Broccoli Soup (pg. 24)
Geeze Louise Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Lemon Zest Broccoli (pg. 22)
Mac and Trees (pg. 115)
Potato, Corn, and Cauliflower Chowder
Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheese
Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric (pg. 81)
Sesame Roasted Green Beans (pg. 89; option to use Broccoli)
Steamed Broccoli and Roasted Cauliflower (pg. 26)
Sweet and Sour Chicken Rice Bowl (pg. 46; try making it a "Your Way Chicken Rice Bowl" and let students choose their toppings)
Brussels Sprouts
Blazin' Brussels Sprouts
Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Maple Syrup Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Asian Coleslaw
Asian Salad with Brown Rice and Sesame Ginger Dressing
Black Bean and Rice Veggie Wrap
Broccoli and Cauliflower Ribbon Salad
Cabbage Salad
Cider Braised Cabbage and Apples
Gingered Cabbage Salad (pg. 39)
Quick Pickled Red Cabbage (consider for salad bar)
Rainbow Salad
Red & Green Cabbage Salad with Thai-Style Fresh Herb Dressing
Corn
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black Eyed Pea Stew with Fresh Corn and Tomatoes (pg. 96)
Cherry Tomato, Corn, and Bean Salad
Corn and Edamame Salad (pg. 21)
Corn Chowder (pg. 98)
Fiesta Corn
Goat Cheese and Roasted Corn Quesadillas
Marinated Black Bean Salad
Potato, Corn, and Cauliflower Chowder
Santa Fe Wrap (pg. 42)
Summer Squash and Corn Soup
Dried Beans
Arroz con Queso (listed under Grains)
Bandit Beans
Bean Burrito
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black Bean and Rice Veggie Wrap
Black Bean Vegetable Wrap
Marinated Black Bean Salad
Refried Beans
Traditional Boston Baked Beans
Zesty Black Bean Burgers
Garlic and Onions
Beets and Sweets
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
Falafel
Marinated Black Bean Salad
Potato Soup
Honey and Maple Syrup
Baked Apples
Kale
Apple, Cranberry, and Kale Salad
Braised Beans and Greens (pg. 63)
Cheesy Chorizo Quesadilla (pg. 12)
Cheesy Kale Bake (pg. 139)
Fall Kale and Apple Salad
Kale and White Bean Ragout
Kale Caesar Salad
Kale Chips
Kale Chips (pg. 73)
Kale Parmesan Salad
Kale Pesto (pg. 75)
Kale Quesadillas
Rainbow Salad
Sweet Apple and Kale Salad
Tic-Tac-Toe Salad
Potatoes
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Mash
Corn, Potato, and Cauliflower Soup
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (pg. 70)
Potato Salad
Potato Salad with Lemon and Garlic (pg. 80)
Potato, Corn, and Cauliflower Soup
Potato Soup
Roasted Potato Wedges (pg. 74)
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Roasted Rosemary Vegetables (pg. 86)
Roasted Ruby Red Potatoes
Smashed Taters
Spud Salad
Root Vegetables
Baked Carrots
Beets and Sweets
Braised Carrots with Rosemary
Carrot Fries
Carrot Souffle (pg. 65)
Glazed Carrots
Parsnip Fries
Parsnip Fries with Rosemary and Garlic
Rainbow Salad
Roasted Root Vegetable Hash
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
Roasted Root Vegetables (pg. 41)
Roasted Root Veggies
Root Vegetable Gratin (pg. 87)
Shepherd's Pie
Southwestern White Bean Soup (pg. 49)
Salad Greens
Black Beans and Veggie Wrap
Cucumber Apple Salad (pg. 104)
Greek Grilled Chicken Salad (pg. 30)
Santa Fe Wrap (pg. 42)
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Super Summer Salad
Vegetable Wraps
Summer Squash
Ratatouille (pg. 77)
Roasted Summer Squash
Summer Squash and Corn Soup
Summer Squash Lasagna
Tomatoes
Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Fiesta Salad (pg. 11)
Cherry Tomato and Corn Salsa (pg. 29)
Chickpeas and Pasta (pg. 151)
Easy Caprese Spread
Fresh Tomato Salsa (pg. 94)
Greek Grilled Chicken Salad (pg. 30)
Italian Bean and Pasta Salad (pg. 32)
Pasta Salad with Cannellini Beans (pg. 36)
Pasta Salad with Tomatoes
Pico de Gallo
Santa Fe Wrap (pg. 42)
Tomato and Bean Burritos
Vegetarian Pizza (pg. 53)
Winter Squash
Butternut and Sweet Potato Bake (pg. 38)
Butternut Barley (pg. 107)
Butternut Bisque (pg. 40)
Butternut Mashed Potatoes (pg. 34)
Butternut Rice Pilaf
Butternut Squash Squared
Butternutty Mac and Cheese
Butternutty Mac and Cheese - Hamburg CSD
Cider Glazed Squash
Delicata Smiles (pg. 69)
Gold-n-Honey
Quinoa, Black Bean, & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese (pg. 123)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar (pg. 36)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Spaghetti Squash Bake (pg. 91)
Three Sisters Soup (pg. 55)
Other
Plant-Based Meals
Coalition for Healthy School Food curated quantity recipes for schools. These recipes are plant-based, and all include meal components met. Also indicated are ingredients grown in NY State.